real estate: Real Estate 5th Most Stressful Job? Motherhood: The Hardest Job of ALL - 02/25/09 05:25 AM
Before I was a mom I remember thinking that having children would be so special because the love between a mother and a child is the most amazing thing in the world.  I was right, but I didn't understand a few very important line items. 
Before I was a mom I thought that raising children was simply a a matter of loving them enough.  Once again, I missed something.
Before I was a mom I thought that I was smart, funny, educated, energetic and brave.  WRONG, WRONG. WRONG. WRONG. WRONG.
As a compass, Motherhood is altogether humbling. 

Last week I … (2 comments)

real estate: Dream Big: Lessons I Learned This Week In Pre-School - 02/19/09 03:38 AM
Every weekday I start my day as a mom.  I get my oldest daughter on the bus to 2nd grade at Highland School in Westfield, MA and take the younger daughter to her preschool at the YMCA in Westfield, MA.  We walk up the stairs and look at the artwork the teachers have tacked up for display. 
The other day I stopped to look at one particular piece and it stayed with me the rest of the day.  The theme of the art was "When I Grow Up" and each child had drawn an illustration of what they wanted to be.  Some … (2 comments)

real estate: You Found The Right Home, Now What? First Time Homebuyer Series. - 02/13/09 01:48 AM
Allright, you went and looked at all the houses for sale in Western MA and you finally found the house you want!  Now what?
 
Buying your first home can be confusing and sometimes overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be.  Preparation and education prior to getting involved will help to make the process more enjoyable and exciting for you. 
 
Choosing the home is the easy part...the real work comes after you pick the home.  Be sure that your REALTOR is keeping you informed each step of the way, explaining the forms and all the legalities involved.  You will feel … (1 comments)

real estate: Western MA First Time Homebuyers Start HERE! - 02/12/09 02:06 AM
As a 20 year veteran of the real estate profession, a lot of my time has been spent helping first time homebuyers.  This is the most important purchase of their lives and they rely on their realtor for guidance and education.  I give that and try to pepper it with a lot of fun along the way.
This video is intended to help first time homebuyers in Western MA start their journey with advice on what to do and in when to do it!  This a fun story about my recent day spent with first time homebuyers in Springfield, MA...we had … (0 comments)

real estate: Westfield, MA Home of The Black Squirrel - 02/09/09 01:22 AM
Here in my hometown of Westfield, MA we have a large population of squirrels, and many of them are black. 
When people come to visit they are often amazed by these rare little rodents and inquire about their origins.
 
Photo by Stan Freeman/The Republican
 
This excerpt from Stanley Park's website explains how these cute little critters landed in Westfield, MA: 
"A Westfield phenomenon since the late 1940's, the black squirrels now populate most areas of the city and have moved into surrounding communities. Because they are not indigenous to Western Massachusetts, the presence of the squirrels has led … (3 comments)

real estate: Why I Chose Park Square Realty in Westfield, MA - 02/04/09 04:45 AM
 
       Lesley Lambert of Park Square Realty in Westfield, MA chose Park Square Realty as her brokerage for a lot of important reasons.  Not the least of those reasons was the fact that it is a company with  proven results.  Park Square Realty recently released their five year statistics and the numbers were incredible.
     During the years 2004-2008 Park Square Realty was the #1 real estate company in Westfield for getting their listings sold.  Park Square Realty sold 42% more homes than their next closest competitor. 
     For that period of time Park Square Realty sold 527 listings, … (0 comments)

real estate: The Buyer Highway Has A Fork in the Road. Is Your House on Both Sides? - 02/03/09 01:19 PM
In this day, it is important that your home be marketed to the buyers in THE WAY that the buyers prefer. 
What does that mean? 
Simply put, we all have our preferred methods of researching something we want. 
Customer A likes to read the morning paper with his coffee and uses the classified advertisements as his resource.  He decides that he wants to buy a house and starts checking the ads there and picking up the other print media options that feature homes for sale.
Customer B is on the go with her Iphone at her side at all times.  She … (9 comments)

real estate: What do: The Wrong House, Streets that are closed, Ice Skating to the Door, Icicles on the Ceiling and an AM/FM Toilet Paper dispenser Have In Common? - 02/02/09 01:58 AM
Nothing, unless you are Lesley Lambert and happen to be showing 13 houses in Springfield, MA to your new first time home buyer client!
Never let it be said that being a real estate agent isn't a constant adventure!
So, my day started out with meeting my new buyer client for the first time and doing a buyer agency counseling session.  After that we loaded up into my car and started out on our three hour journey.
The first home was normal enough.  Lock box where it belongs, house was ok...we moved on.
The second home was confirmed with the homeowner … (5 comments)

real estate: Short Sale vs. Short Payoff. Do You Know The Difference? - 01/29/09 03:21 AM
What’s the difference between Short Sale vs Short Payoff?

In our current real estate environment, here in Western Massachusetts, it is crucial that buyers and sellers fully understand the difference between a “Short Sale” and a “Short Payoff”.
A Short Sale is where the lender or investor agrees to accept an amount less than actual owed on the property. The Criteria for a Short Sale are that the borrower demonstrates a verifiable long term hardship.
A Short Payoff is when the lender agrees to release the lien (their interest) on the property and allow the property to be “conveyed” to … (6 comments)

real estate: What Does A Snowed In Real Estate Agent Do All Day? - 01/28/09 07:03 AM

I live in Westfield, Massachusetts and we are having one HECK of a winter.  Today was yet another snow day, no school, snowed in at home with my daughters.  Days like this give a real estate agent a lot of options, for example:
#1- stay in PJ's and watch old musicals all day
#2- work from home
#3- clean the house
#4- nap
#5- chat with friends
#6- go outside and play
#7- read
I was in an a la carte mood today and took a few different options.
 
Option #1- I hope this isn't too much information for … (10 comments)

real estate: How Can I Help You? Think of me as your Real Estate Resource - 01/27/09 04:21 AM
For years I was a waitress and the first thing I would greet people with was "Hi, what can I get for you?".  Those words while heard often in food service are not heard very often in other businesses.
I, for one, like real estate because of my ability to help people.  My knowledge, skills and experience can get a new family into their first home, can save an individual from foreclosure or just make a typical move a bit less stressful.  Having the ability to step into people's lives in such an intimate way is a unique benefit to my … (7 comments)

real estate: We all LOVE a Good Cause! - 01/26/09 02:46 AM
My (twitter) friend @writingroads has launched a wonderful Internet based fundraiser in spirit of love and giving and timed for Valentine's Day.
She is creating The LOVE ebook to be published and available for Internet download from February 11th-14th.  The book will consist of original photographs, poetry and digitally displayed artwork themed around the concept of love.
 


The book is free, but I encourage you to make a donation of any size, as the proceeds will benefit Dress for Success and Career Gear. 
This is something of a shameless plug, also, as I have submitted an original poem … (0 comments)

real estate: Housing Information on the Fly!..or drive, or by foot...Lesley Lambert is Your Mobile Resource - 01/15/09 06:53 AM
This week our multiple listing provider notified us that they have added a mobile browser page making researching homes for sale as simple as writing a text!
 
This fabulous new feature combined with my Blackberry allows me to look up a home for sale or research comparable sales from wherever I am. 

Of course, I am excited about this as a convenience and benefit for my crazy life on the go, but it is a benefit to my customers, clients, friends and family, too!  Curious about a house you drove by?  Ask me when you bump into me at … (6 comments)

real estate: Should I Short Sale My Home? -Part 2 "Do You Owe More Than Your House Is Worth?" - 01/13/09 01:08 AM


Being in over your head financially is a huge burden.  The stress of knowing that you can't make ends meet can take a toll on your body and mind.  Many people are facing mortgage debt that is greater than what their house is currently worth and they think because of this situation they are forced to lose their home, thereby damaging their credit and self esteem. 
The message that needs to be brought to these people is that there are OPTIONS.  You are not in this situation alone,  there are thousands of people facing this decision who are just … (4 comments)

real estate: Park Square Realty, Westfield, MA Finishes 2008 on Top! - 01/08/09 04:53 AM
It is exciting to announce that Park Square Realty, Westfield, MA is once again the top office!  We consistently beat out other "big" offices with up to four times as many agents as we have.  How do we do it?  Hard work, professionalism, dedication to our client's goals and more hard work!  
I am proud to be a part of the success of Park Square Realty and pleased to share these statistics with you. 
Need to buy or sell real estate in the Westfield, MA area?  Be sure to contact:
Lesley Lambert, The Real Estate Natural at Park Square Realty.  413-575-3611  … (0 comments)

real estate: Beating the Winter Blues, Western MA style! - 01/08/09 04:08 AM
We have just recovered from several severe winter storms here in Western Massachusetts and everyone has been cooped up a bit more than usual.  With the holidays past, it is easy to start to get the doldrums. 
 
Are you ready to shake those winter blues and do something fun?  Here are some great destinations close to home that I am sure you will enjoy!
The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art: Located in Amherst, MA this treasure trove of Picture Book Art is fun for all ages! Click the logo to go to their website:

The Holyoke Merry-Go-Round … (0 comments)

real estate: Waiting Until Spring to Sell? That may be the WORST thing you could do! - 12/23/08 01:30 AM


Are you waiting until Spring to sell your house in Westfield, MA or elsewhere? 
Let me tell you wy this is a BAD IDEA:
#1 The rates haven't been this good for years and it isn't expected to last for long.  The buyers are looking to get into a home before the rates go up. Visit here for more mortgage information from a Western Ma based lender.
#2 The real estate market "IS" busier in the Spring, but that isn't a good thing for sellers.  There are a lot more homes for sale, which means more competition for you.  … (6 comments)

real estate: Adventures in Knocking on Doors...Westfield, MA Real Estate Agent Confesses - 12/02/08 01:46 AM
Confession time.  I have been a REALTOR for 20 years in Westfield, MA.  I have a background in training and management and ran a real estate company for over a decade.  I was the recipient of awards from an international real estate franchise and did motivational speaking and training for them for several years.  I hosted a real estate television show.  I was fearless...until it came to knocking on doors.

Latent fears are strange and usually make no sense.  I can recall making my younger sister do the door knocking when we were selling girl scout cookies.  I have never … (13 comments)

real estate: Good News for Homeowners in Westfield, MA! - 11/18/08 02:07 AM
 

As I meet with clients these days the #1 question is "What about all the news about the plummeting home values?"  It is with pleasure and certainty that I am able to reassure people with real estate in Westfield, MA that the news isn't as bad for us as it is for people in other areas of the country.
Here are the stats:
Westfield, MA Average Sales Price in 2008 = $225,560
Westfield, MA Average Sales Price in 2005 = $241,015
Percentage of downward change from 2005 to 2008 = 6.4%
That's right...while other areas in our country are suffering … (0 comments)

real estate: Merchant Circle.com gave me a bump on Google! - 11/17/08 01:59 AM

I have recently been doing a lot of research and testing with SEO and trying to gain ownership of area search phrases, such as "realtor, Westfield, MA"   I am a total newbie, but I have been spending a lot of time educating myself here on activerain. 
While searching for my company's name, Park Square Realty, I came across www.merchantcircle.com and decided to try adding myself to their directory. 
I created a profile for myself in Westfield, Massachusetts and within one day I had another listing on the first page of google...too easy!
Visit my profile to see how it works...we can add … (40 comments)

 
Lesley Lambert, Real Estate Agent - Realtor - Westfield, MA - 413- (Park Square Realty serving Western MA)

Lesley Lambert

Real Estate Agent - Realtor - Westfield, MA - 413-

Westfield, MA

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Park Square Realty serving Western MA

Address: 44 Elm Street, Westfield, MA, 01085

Office: (413) 568-9226

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